Backend Developer

Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Developer to join our cutting-edge AI development team. With 4+ years of experience, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems that power our AI-driven products. You will work with a diverse technology stack, including Python, Rust, Go, and Elixir, to handle real-time data processing, model serving, and complex data pipelines. Your expertise in system design and architecture will be critical in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient backend services and APIs using Python – FastAPI, Elixir – Phoenix & Rust – Axum.
• Architect and implement high-performance, low-latency microservices and system components using Rust, Go, or Elixir for performance-critical applications.
• Integrate with and manage various databases, including PostgreSQL for structured data and Redis for caching and real-time data storage.
• Develop and maintain real-time data streaming and processing pipelines using Kafka to support our AI models and applications.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers to deploy, serve, and scale machine learning models in a production environment.
• Implement and manage WebSocket for real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers.
• Design and implement robust system architectures, ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of all backend services.
• Manage and automate infrastructure on AWS, utilizing best practices for cloud-native development and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, and contribute to the automation of our CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize our backend infrastructure to handle demanding AI workloads.
• Work with vector databases like Pinecone to support search and other AI-powered features.
• Operate within a Linux environment and leverage containerization technologies like Docker.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of backend development experience in a professional setting.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks, particularly FastAPI.
• A solid understanding of and experience with statically-typed languages like Rust, Go, or Elixir.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, specifically PostgreSQL and Redis.
• Proven experience with message queuing systems, especially Kafka.
• A strong understanding of system design, microservices architecture, and RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with WebSocket for real-time communication.
• Proficiency with Linux-based environments and containerization technologies (Docker).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD best practices.
• A problem-solving mindset and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with performance-critical backend components and a deep understanding of systems programming.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools and technologies, including vector databases like Pinecone.
• Familiarity with container orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Exposure to a variety of programming languages and the ability to choose the right tool for the job.
• A strong portfolio of projects or open-source contributions.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary

Pay: ₹720, ₹840,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you be available for face to face interview

Experience:

• Python: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person